Please can you answer this question regarding a marriage separation?

Before doing anything, your friend needs to gather some information. She should speak with an attorney to better understanding the potential...

If my husband is buying me out of our house, is the value based on current appraisal, or value on the day I moved out?

This is an example of why you should be careful relying on information given on this site, without full investigation into the facts. My...

The 6 month period will start from the date you spouse is properly served with the amended petition or the date your spouse responds to the amended...

I need help in figuring out what is going on with my divorce.

Go to the courthouse, get a copy of your file, take it to a licensed attorney, and they will be able to help you complete the process. Many...

What are the advantage of filing for legal separation instead of divorce?

The main difference between filing for legal separation and filing for divorce is that at the end of a legal separation, you are still married. If...

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If I collect child support is it possible to also be ordered to pay spousal support

The short answer to your question is Yes. There are many factors that are taken into account when establishing spousal support. While this may...

I'm trying to complete a divorce from 12 years ago that is still pending. Uncontested, no kids, no property.

Your fact pattern does not make sense - after 12 years, with no children and no property, it is very likely that your case has been dismissed. I...

What is the law in regards to division of assets ie household items?

This is a common challenge that many divorcing couples experience. If you are looking to the law for an answer, you will find that anything...

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Cost to divorce someone you've been separated from for 21 years. Married in New York only together for 2 years.

If you are both ready to resolve, there are many of us who will prepare your documents at a flat rate. If you have certain issues over which you...

Legal separation, time to divorce

You will have to file your petition for dissolution of marriage in the proper state and county as my colleague has explained, and pay the court...